West Virginia Court of Claims, 1990

City of Elkins v. Governor's Office

City of Elkins v. Governor's Office
West Virginia Court of Claims · Decided January 19, 1990
18 Ct. Cl. 35

Counsel

No appearance by claimant., Lowell D. Greenwood, Assistant Attorney General, for respondent.

City of Elkins v. Governor's Office

Opinion of the Court

PER CURIAM:

*36This claim was submitted for decision based upon the allegations in the Notice of Claim and respondent's Answer.

Claimant seeks $31,400.89 which is reimbursement for costs incurred as a result of the 1985 flood. The City of Elkins has received $11,911.11 from the account designated for this flood, but that was a partial payment. The Governor's flood account is now depleted; therefore, the claimant has not been paid. Respondent admits the validity and amount of the claim, but states that it was not paid as the respondent does not have a source of funds to pay it.

While this is a claim which in equity and good conscience should be paid, the Court finds that an award cannot be made based on the decision in Airkem Sales & Service, et al. vs. Dept. of Mental Health, 8 Ct.Cl. 180 (1971).

Claim is disallowed.

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